Chapter 10
Stella's P.O.V.
I sighed and looked out the plane window. I can't believe he rejected me. Hades said he wouldn't. Why did he?
You know what? Instead of sitting and wondering, I'm going to go ask him. I stood up and went over and sat beside him. He looked at me hesitantly, like he was waiting for me to throw a fit again.
I smiled slightly at him. "Hey, I'm sorry about earlier. Hades told me you wouldn't reject me and that he would rather see you with me rather than anyone else. So I'm sorry if I came off whiney and rude. Also, why exactly did you reject me?" I asked him.
"Because I love Thalia. She's practically my whole world. It's okay, Stella, but you should really go apologize to Annabeth. She's the one you offended the most," he told me.
I frowned and nodded, heading off to find Annabeth. When I found her I sat beside her. "Annabeth, I'm sorry I was so rude to you earlier. Hades had told me Nico wouldn't reject me, and I got a little upset when he did. I never meant to take it out on anybody though. Percy, I'm sorry if I offended you too," I told them.
Annabeth looked hesitant to forgive me. I would too if I had been as annoyed as her by someone like me.
"It's alright Stella. We forgive you. I can tell your not lying," Percy said.
I looked to Annabeth. "Percy's right. I forgive you too Stella. Just please, next time tell us what's going on, okay?" she asked.
I nodded and smiled. She smiled too. I got up and went back to my seat to listen to music. I turned my iPod on and put the song 'Playing God' by Paramore. I started nodding off during the bridge. I turned to look out the window to my right, only to see a Sthyphlin Bird. My eyes widened and I jumped up to go get the others.
I started running down the aisles, trying to get to them as quick as possible, when a flight attendant stopped me. "Excuse me miss, but you need to take a seat. We're about to land and you need to have your seatbelt on," she told me, with a concerned look on her face.
"Um, well, I need to tell my friends something that simply cannot wait. So if you'll excuse me ma'am," I told her, trying to get by without being impolite.
"I'm sorry but you need to sit down," The flight attendent advised.
I minipulated the mist to where she forgot I was even on board.
She let me pass with only a concerned glance. I ran to Nico's seat, grabbed his wrist, and lead him to the two empty seats beside Percy and Annabeth. I waved at them to close in around me, so nobody could hear.
"Guys! I was looking out my window and saw a Sthyphlin Bird!" I said, whisper-yelling.
Their eyes widened. Annabeth looked like she was making a plan, Percy whipped out Anaklumos, and Nico whipped out his Stygitartien Iron Sword. They were prepared and I don't even know how to fight. I feel so useless.
We quickly went to the exit and skydived to to a nearby clearing.
I prayed to my mother to give me a weapon, so I could help fight, and she didn't disappoint. My mom sent me two celestial bronze two-foot daggers, with holding straps on my forearms for easy access. On the handle pomegranates and flowers were embroidered. Her name in Greek was engraved on the blade. Luckily they were twin blades so it would be a little easier on her.
Percy and Nico had tackled the bird and killed it easily. Unfortunately, a small flock decided it was going to attack us too. I decided to test my new blades out. One of the birds tried to sneak up behind me, but I heard and quickly swiped my blade at it. As soon as the blade touched it, it exploded into gold dust. I was so amazed I just stood dumbfounded for a moment before I saw the small battle starting to rage.
"Nico, I have blades but I need someone to cover my back!" I yelled to him over the huge gust of wind and battle noises. He ran over to where I stood and started attacking the birds again. "Thanks for coming and helping me. I really appreciate it," I yelled to him.
"It's alright. I would have come over here anyways. I wasn't gonna let the newbie fight alone." He smirked at me.
I sent him a playful glare and continued slashing at the birds. I was locked in a small battle with this particularly fond of life bird. I was about to deliver the finishing blow when a dagger exploded from its chest. I turned pouting to a beaming Annabeth.
"Hey, I was about to finish him," I said to her, fake glaring.
Annabeth laughed and came over to pat me on the back. "Stella, that thing wasn't even worn out yet," she said with a small smirk in place.
I eyed her suspiciously. "I think you've been spending too much time with Percy," I said waggling my eyebrows at her.
She laughed, rolling her eyes at the same time. How she does that I will never know. She was at Percy's side once again and Nico was already headed to the nearest motel.
"Hey Nico, wait up!" I yelled to him. He stopped and turned back with a confused look on his face. "I didn't want to walk alone and walking with the love birds isn't an option," I explained laughing.
He smirked and continued walking. We walked in silence for a while, but I'm not one for a long silence. "So, is there anything I need to be caught up on for this quest?" I asked quietly. I risked a peek at Nico. He had stopped and was staring at the pavement. "It was something I said wasn't it?" I asked.
"No, you're fine. It just brought back something I don't want to think about," he said loud enough for me to hear. His voice sounded like it was breaking.
My eyes started to water. "Aw! Don't cry! You'll make me cry too," I said holding back my sniffles.
He looked up and his eyes widened. He wrapped his arms around me trying to make me stop crying. "No please don't cry! Percy and Annabeth will kill me! I just didn't want to think about Thalia being taken, again," he said.
My sniffles stopped. "I didn't mean to make you say it. I just didn't want you to cry," I said.
He tried to smirk at me, but failed miserably. I threw my arms around his neck. "You can cry. I promise I won't tell anyone. I know how important that is to guys," I said, joking about the last part.
He wrapped his arms around my waist and started crying softly. "Thank you Stella. I don't mean to seem like a big ball of mush, but who wouldn't when their other half was taken and is probably dead?" he asked brokenly.
I just rubbed soothing circles on his back and trying to say cheerful things. He actually laughed once. "Shh, Nico it's gonna be alright. I promise. I've heard quite a bit about Thalia, and if any of its right, she can beat that little pip-squeak before he even touches her," I said trying to get him to laugh. He chuckled. "Hey, we need to find the guys if we're ever gonna find her though!" I told him.
He lifted his head looking for Annabeth and Percy. He couldn't find them. He grabbed my hand and dragged me with him to find our friends.
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A/N: Alright! There's chapter ten for ya ;) Also, I'm gonna be nice and give Stella a soul-mate! So if you're a guy and want to be in this story, send me a PM describing your character. However much you describe will be how much I put in here. Nothing more, nothing less. ;) Promise. Also a big thank you to MidnightRose24 for being the awesome beta that she is :) Oh! Before I forget, Stella's soul-mate with be a son of Hades, so if you don't want your character to be Nico's brother then please don't send in a description! Lots-of-love, TigerLilly1013 :D